Modela MDX-40A Benchtop Milling Machine
- Benchtop CNC machine for rapid prototyping
- 4-axis, unattended milling
- Handles a wide variety of materials
- Generates a smooth surface finish
- G-code compatible
- Max. work area 12" (X) by 12" (Y) by 4.1" (Z) without rotary axis
- Optional rotary axis available for enhanced precision and accuracy
An intuitive and easy-to-use Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) device, the small footprint MDX-40A fits into any Fab Lab, workshop, office or classroom and allows both novice and advanced users to create precision 3D models. Built for designers, engineers and students who work in fast-paced environments, the speed, versatility and convenience of the MDX-40A put you in complete control.
| MODEL | MDX-40A |
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| Acceptable materials | Resins such as chemical wood and modeling wax (metal not supported) |
| X, Y, and Z strokes | 12 (X) x 12 (Y) x 4-1/8 (Z) in.
(305 (X) x 305 (Y) x 105 (Z) mm) |
| Distance from spindle tip to table | Maximum 123 mm (4-13/16 in.) |
| Table size | 12 (W) x 12 (D) in.
(305 (W) x 305 (D) mm) |
| Loadable workpiece weight | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| XYZ-axis motor | Stepping motor |
| Feed rate | XY-axis: 0.0039 to 1.9 in./s (0.1 to 50 mm/sec.),
Z-axis: 0.0039 to 1.1 in./s (0.1 to 30 mm/sec.) |
| Software resolution | NC-code: 0.000039 in./step (0.001mm/step),
RML-1: 0.00039 in./step (0.01 mm/step)(RML-1) |
| Mechanical resolution | 0.00008 in./step (0.002 mm/step)(Micro-step) |
| Spindle motor | Brushless DC motor, Maximum 100 W |
| Spindle rotation | 4500 to 15000 rpm |
| Tool chuck | Collet |
| Interface | USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1) |
| Power supply | Voltage and frequency | AC100 to 240 +/-10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Required power capacity | 2.1 A |
| Power consumption | Approx. 210W |
| Acoustic noise level | No-load operation: 56 dB (A) or less, Standby: 42 dB (A) or less |
| Dimensions | 26-3/8 (W) x 29-15/16 (D) x 21-13/16 (H) in. |
| 669 (W) x 760 (D) x 554 (H) mm |
| Weight | 143.3 lb (65 kg) |
| Operation temperature | 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) |
| Operation humidity | 35 to 80% (no condensation) |
| Included items | Power cord, power plug adapter, USB cable, collet, Z0 sensor, hexagonal wrench, hexagonal screw drivers, spanners, Roland |
| System Requirements for Inlcuded Software |
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| OS | Windows Vista®(32bit edition) or Windows® XP (32bit edition) and Internet Explorer 6.0 or later |
| CPU | Pentium® 4, 2.4GHz or faster recommended |
| RAM | 1GB or more recommended |
| Free hard-disk space | 20MB or more recommended |
| Video card and monitor | A resolution of 1024 x 768 or more recommended, video card compatible with OpenGL recommended, and at least 16-bit |
| Optional Rotary Axis Unit (ZCL-40A) |
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| Maximum angle of rotation | +/-18 x 105° (+/-5000 rotations) |
| Maximum loadable workpiece size* | 4.7 in.(120 mm) diameter by 10.6 in. (270 mm) long |
| Maximum thickness holdable by workpiece clamp | 0.4 to 1.8 in. (10 to 45 mm) |
| Loadable workpiece weight | 2.2 lb (1kg ) (including clamps) |
| Feed rate | 0.23-11.79 rpm |
| Mechanical resolution | 0.005625 deg./step (Micro-step) |
| Dimensions | 18.5 (W) x 11.3 (D) x 4.5 (H) in.
(470 (W) x 286 (D) x 115 (H) mm) |
| Weight | 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) |
| Included items | Y-origin sensors (large and small), Z-origin sensor, Y-origin detection pin, center drill, live center, hexagonal wrench, cap |
*The range that can actually be cut is limited by the amount of tool extention and interference between the loaded workpiece
| Optional 3D Scanning Sensor Unit (ZSC-1) |
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| Maximum scanning area | 12.0 (X) x 12.0 (Y) x 2.3 (Z) in.
(305 (X) x 305 (Y) x 60 (Z) mm) |
| Distance from probe tip to table | Maximum 3.6 in. (92.4 mm) |
| Table load capacity | Maximum 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| Sensor | Type | Roland Active Piezo Sensor (RAPS) |
| Effective Probe Length | 2-5/16 in. (60 mm) |
| Tip Bulb Radius | 0.00315 in. (0.08 mm) |
| Minimum scan pitch | .002 in (.051 mm) |
| Scanning method | Contacting, mesh-point height-sensing |
| Operating speed | XY-axis | 0.6 to 1.1 in./s (15 to 30 mm/sec.) |
| Z-axis | 0.04 to 1.1 in./s (1 to 30 mm/sec.) |
| Item | Model | Description |
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| Rotary axis unit | ZCL-40A | See the above specifications |
| 3D Scanning sensor unit | ZSC-1 | See the above specifications |
| Replacement spindle unit | ZS-40 | 1GB or more recommended |
| Dust box | ZDX-40 | 26.33(W) x 30.27(D) x 3.8(H) in.
(666 (W) x 769 (D) x 97 (H) mm) |
